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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Australia Hon. Scott Morrison hold 2nd India Australia Virtual Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Australia Hon. Scott Morrison held the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit today during which they reviewed the multi-faceted relationship between the two countries and exchanged views on regional and global developments.
At the outset, Prime Minister Modi expressed his condolences on the destruction caused by severe flooding in New South Wales and Queensland, and the resultant loss of lives.
Both the leaders expressed satisfaction at the progress made under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established during the 1st Virtual Summit in June 2020. Prime Minister Modi expressed his satisfaction at the enhanced scope of the relationship which now covers diverse areas such as trade and investments, defence and security, education and innovation, science and technology, critical minerals, water management, new and renewable energy technology, Covid-19 related research, etc.
Prime Minister Modi thanked Hon. Scott Morrison for the special gesture in returning 29 ancient artefacts to India. These artefacts comprise sculptures, paintings and photographs, across centuries, some dating back to the 9th-10th century, from different parts of India. The artefacts include 12th century Chola bronzes, 11th-12th century Jain sculptures from Rajasthan, 12th-13th century sandstone Goddess Mahisasuramardini from Gujarat, 18th-19th century paintings and early gelatin silver photographs.
Prime Minister Modi thanked Prime Minister Morrison for taking care of the Indian community, including the Indian students, in Australia during Covid-19 pandemic.
Both the leaders also appreciated the increasing strategic convergence between the two countries as fellow democracies with shared values and common interests, which include a free, open, inclusive, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
A Joint Statement was issued on the occasion covering various aspects of the deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Both sides also agreed to establish annual summits between the Prime Ministers under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, thus adding a special dimension to the bilateral relationship.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Indian Trade Service  officers conference - “Manthan 1.0” held Kevadia
Commerce Secretary urges ITS officers to develop specialisations in specific areas of international trade
Conference brainstorms on sector and state wise strategy to boost exports from India
The first ever conference of Indian Trade Service Officers “Manthan 1.0” was held at Kevadia, Gujarat. The conference was conducted for brainstorming on future Foreign Trade Policy , and to formulate sector wise and state wise export strategy to boost exports from India. The officers also discussed ways to revamp the FTP Schemes to make it more efficient and address any implementation issues. Over 75 officers of the Indian Trade Service attended the conference.
Commerce Secretary, Shri Sunil Barthwal, while addressing the delegates, appreciated the initiative and expressed that such brainstorming sessions should be held regularly. He emphasised upon the importance of specializing in the specific area of international trade. He underlined the importance of institutional memory for any department and urged the trade service officers to specialise, and become more effective resource for the Department of Commerce. He also laid out the plans for deeper engagement of the cadre into FTA negotiations, industry deliberations and policy making.
Earlier, Director General of Foreign Trade , while speaking to the officers, emphasized upon the importance of continuous learning and application on development of an officer. He also deliberated on the importance of formulating sector wise strategies aimed at specific markets. DGFT emphasised the importance of using latest trade analytics tools to understand the emerging international trade scenario. He explained that Sector-wise and State-wise export promotion strategies need sharper focus in coming years to achieve 1 Trillion USD of exports in merchandise, and 1 Trillion USD exports in services exports by 2030.
Indian Trade Service officers have recently been divided among 10 sector specific groups that focus on specific sectors of the industry, including goods, projects, and services. The teams are working to develop sector specific strategy in collaboration with experts, industrialists and export promotion councils. In addition, ITS officers have also been assigned different states to focus on creation of specific export promotion strategies for those states, and to understand bottlenecks and challenges about them. A sector wise export presentation on Pharma and Chemicals sectors was made by one such team in the conference.
A presentation on Global Trade Promotion Organization  was also made. GTPO is a key recommendation of BCG consultancy in their report for revamping the Department of Commerce. ITS officers deliberated on the GTPO proposal and came up with ideas to further improve the recommendation. GTPO is expected to play a key role in future export promotion initiatives in the country. The proposed body would be manned by ITS officers at key positions.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurates Entrepreneurship Development Centre in Kohima under the SANKALP project
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship today visited Government ITI Kohima.
During his visit he inaugurated the Entrepreneurship Development Centre at Goverment ITI Kohima Complex which is made in collaboration between the Department of Employment Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of Nagaland and IIE, Guwahati. The EDC was established under the SANKALP project of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India.
He also inspected the Mobile Skill Morung which is a Training Workshop on Wheels to address the skilling needs of the rural youths established under SANKALP project of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India.
The Minister planted a tree sapling at the premise of Government ITI Kohima. He also felicitated Mr. Sentibendang Jamir for securing first rank in the State of Nagaland in the All India Trade Test for Craftsmen Training Scheme, 2020.
Prime Minister's Office
PM cheers victory of Sunil Kumar for winning Bronze Medal in Men's Greco-Roman 87 kg Wrestling
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi praised victory of Sunil Kumar for winning Bronze Medal in Men's Greco-Roman 87 kg Wrestling at Asian Games.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Goa Governor to attend special screening of 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat at Raj Bhavan
Goa, 29 April 2023
The 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat will be screened at the Raj Bhavan in Goa tomorrow, 30th April at a special event organized by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The event will be graced by the Honorable Governor of Goa Shri. P.S. Sreedharan Pillai as Chief Guest.
The special screening of the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat is a momentous occasion, and the event will be attended by Padma Awardees from the State of Goa, along with those mentioned by the Prime Minister in his Mann Ki Baat address, including artists Sagar Naik Mule and Gurudutt Vantekar.
In addition to the screening, there will also be an exhibition organized as part of the event, by the Central Bureau of Communication. The exhibition will showcase both some of the prominent themes covered in Mann Ki Baat as well as aspects from India's struggle for Independence. The exhibition will provide a fascinating glimpse into India's rich history and its journey towards progress.PIB Panaji | Gautam SK/S.Thakur/D.Rane
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Aakashvani Sangeet Sammelan will henceforth be called Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan
The prestigious Akashvani Music Festival, will hereinfter be named after Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar made this announcement at a Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Centenary Commemorative function organized in Pune today.
All India Radio, besides its regular music broadcasts, has endeared itself to its classical music listeners by organizing the Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan, in which prominent artistes from across the country perform.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Javadekar said "Doordarshan and All India Radio have opened the doors of huge musical treasure of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi to the general public. These recordings are now available on YouTube and the Ministry of I&B is making efforts to reach them to larger audience across the country.
"Music has many forms and it has power to motivate us. Arya Sangeet Prasarak Mandal could function for 67 years without break because of the blessings of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. Pandit ji was dear to one and all. The way he performed for shows in foreign countries similarly he performed for people of all the strata of life", reminisced Shri Javadekar on this occasion.
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was conferred the Bharat Ratna award in 2009.
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was born on 4 February 1922 at Gadag, then part of Dharwad district of Karnataka. Pune was his Karmabhoomi where he attained fame as a pre-eminent exponent of the Khayal form of singing, as well as for his popular renditions of devotional music - bhajans and abhangs.
Senior leader Sharad Pawar and Shri Vinay Sahasrabuddhe were also present on this occasion.
Pandit Joshj's disciples Upendra Bhat and Anand Bhate performed on this occasion.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 198.01 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 7.18 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than 198.01 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 7.18 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has partnered with Microsoft and Meta for training tribal youth in digital skills and technology
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding  with Microsoft in May, 2021. The initiative will enable the professional development of educators so as to train them to use technology in classrooms. Under the partnership, students from EMRS schools will be mentored on projects that involve AI applications.
The second phase of the GOAL Programme  was launched on 28th June, 2022 in partnership with Meta . initiative is aimed at digitally skilling tribal youth and opening up opportunities for them using digital technology. The State Tribal Welfare Departments and Tribal Research Institutes are being consulted and asked to create awareness about the program amongst tribal communities of the state.
This information was given by Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Smt. Renuka Singh Saruta in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
118 new Community Radio Stations to be set-up
Union Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar today announced that 118 new Community Radio Stations  are in the process of being set-up.
The approved list of applicants having been granted Letter of Intent for setting up CRS includes 16 from Left Wing Extremism  affected districts, 6 from most LWE affected districts, 25 from coastal districts, 17 from Aspirational Districts, 3 from North-East and 2 from Jammu and Kashmir. Applications from NGOs, Educational Institutions - both private and public, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras have been granted approvals. It is expected that these Community Radio Stations will become operational within the next six months.
Community Radio Stations act as essential communication channels for enhancing last mile of outreach of government. Plans are underway to ensure expansion of the community radio network to each district of the country.
Brief Background about Community Radio Stations
Community Radios are small  FM radio stations with a coverage area of around 10-15 Km radius, depending on the geography of the area. CRS play a significant role in dissemination of agriculture related information, government schemes for people’s welfare, weather forecast etc. CRS are expected to produce at least 50% of their programmes locally, as far as possible in local languages or dialects. More than two hundred sixty CRS across India, broadcasting in various languages including local dialects, give marginalised communities a platform to make their voice heard and an opportunity to express their views.
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PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 182.23 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 22,427
- Active cases stand at 0.05%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
- 2,531 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,24,75,588
- 1,938 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 78.49 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 6,61,954 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Cabinet
Cabinet apprised about MoU between India and Saudi Arabia for cooperation in the field of Housing
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was apprised about an MoU signed in February, 2019 between India and Saudi Arabia for cooperation in the field of Housing.
The MoU will promote technical cooperation in the field of Housing, including affordable/low income housing and enhance participation of authorities and companies in the housing and infrastructure projects undertaken in both the countries. It will also promote sharing of knowledge and experiences in development and transfer of modern construction techniques and encourage R&D in the fields of housing development.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Union Minister Dr. Bhagwat Karad inaugurates Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav lecture series organised by All India Radio Aurangabad
AIR Aurangabad to broadcast 100 episode series on Indian independence struggle from September 3
E-book on completion of 40 years of Regional News Unit of Aurangabad
Aurangabad, 30 August 2021
“There is a need to reignite the flame of patriotism in the youth of a country which is blessed with different states and diversity.” Union Minister of State for Finance Dr. Bhagwat Karad said this while he was speaking at an event at All India Radio Aurangabad's Regional News Unit. He inaugurated the lecture series of AIR on Independence Day Diamond Jubilee Celebration - "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav". Under this initiative, the Regional News Unit of AIR Will broadcast the features based on the Indian independence struggle. This series will be broadcasted twice a week from September 3. AIR Aurangabad will broadcast 100 episode series every Tuesday and Friday at 06 35 PM on various topics.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Karad said that many sacrificed their lives for independence and we cannot afford to forget their supreme sacrifices. Dr. Karad expressed the need of valuing their contribution during our journey of development and progress. He expressed confidence in the progress of the country and said that India will soon become Global superpower. Mentioning the steps taken in counterterrorism by the Union government, Dr. Karad said that India achieved remarkable success in anti-terrorism operations during the last few years.
Member of Parliament from Aurangabad Shri. Imtiaz Jaleel was the Guest of Honour. He said that being a country of various religions, languages, caste, and creed, India is truly a diverse country and a perfect example of 'Unity in diversity. Shri Jaleel also said that the inclusion of Dr Karad in the union cabinet is a feather in the cap for Aurangabad city.
Meanwhile Dr. Karad and Mr. Jaleel also launched an E-book on completion of 40 years of Regional News Unit of Aurangabad. The E-book comprises of memories and experiences of Editors, News Readers and listeners and those who have contributed to the evolutionary journey of the Regional News Unit in the past 40 years.
Station Director Jayant Kagalkar presented the foreward at the beginning while Ramesh Jaibhaye, Asst. Director  presented the theme of the upcoming lecture series. Legendary News readers from the station including Avinash Paigude, Muqim Khan, and Laxman Pawar also attended the ceremony. News readers Aparna Adhyapak and Rajshree Pohekar anchored the event while Programme executive Namrata Phalke concluded the gathering with the vote of thanks.PIB Mumbai-DL/DR
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Poverty elimination cannot be ensured in Africa without ensuring energy security: Shri Goyal
Shri Piyush Goyal launches 3rd ISA programme on 'Scalling Up Minigrids and Microgrids' in the annual meeting of African development bank today
Gandhinagar, 23-05-2017
Union Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy, Power, Coal and Mines Shri Piyush Goyal launched 3rd International Solar Alliance programme on 'Scalling Up Minigrids and Microgrids' at the annual meeting of African Development Bank in Gandhinagar, Gujarat today. He urged all African nations to participate in the international Solar Alliance more actively to get benefit out of the partnership of solar energy rich countries. Shri Goyal made these remarks while participating in a panel discussion on ‘Africa-India Cooperation on Powering Africa - Strengthening ISA and Africa-India RE Partnership’.
Expressing his views on eradicating poverty from Africa, Shri Goyal said Africa has to ensure the use of renewable energy. Poverty cannot be eliminated without ensuring energy security. As the African continent is rich in Solar energy, African nations must use this natural resource for poverty alleviation.
Union Minister emphasized that electricity is no more luxury but necessity. “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision is to connect every single home with electricity by 2022, the 75th anniversary of India's independence. But my ministry and all the state governments are working hard to achieve this goal by 2019 as we believe that a day without electricity is a day wasted from the life of the poor people, he added.
Shri Piyush Goyal said India is inviting all African nations to use our experiences and modern technology. He said, India would love to share its experience and industrial expertise with Africa and this is not out of the sympathy but out of the empathy, historical and cultural heritage that India-Africa shared and the desire to work as one family.
BhanuPratap Yadav, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and renewable Energy, Shri A K Tripathi, Director General, National Institute Solar Energy, O S Sastry, Head, R&D, Interim Secretariat of International Solar Alliance and other dignitaries were also present at the occasions.
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PM interacts with Table Tennis Medal winners of Commonwealth Games- 2018
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today interacted with the Commonwealth Games 2018 medal winners in Table Tennis. The sportspersons had called on the Prime Minister at Parliament House, New Delhi.
The Prime Minister congratulated the medal winners for their exemplary performance in the international arena. He added that their performance have made the entire nation proud.
The Prime Minister acknowledged the rise of sporting talents from the small towns in India and emphasized the need for continuously nurturing them.
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports, Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, were present on the occasion.
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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy  rates for Phosphatic & Potassic  Fertilisers for the year 2021-22 
Net subsidy of Rs.28,655 crore for Rabi 2021-22
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for P&K Fertilizers for the year 2021-22.The approved rates for Nutrient Based Subsidy shall be as under:
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 Total amount of Rollover will be Rs. 28,602 crore.
 Special one-time package for additional subsidy on DAP at the tentative additional costof Rs. 5,716 crore.
 Special one-time package for additional subsidy on three most consumed NPKs gradesviz. NPK 10-26-26, NPK 20-20-0-13 and NPK 12-32-16 at the tentative cost of Rs. 837crore. Total subsidy requiredwill be 35,115 crore.
The CCEA also approved the inclusion of Potash derived from Molasses  underthe NBSScheme.
Financial Implications:
Net subsidy required for Rabi 2021-22 after deducting savings will be Rs.28,655 crore.
Benefits:
This will enable smooth availability of all P&K fertilizers to the farmers during Rabi Season 2021-22 at the subsidized / affordable prices of fertilizers and support the agricultural sector by continuing the present subsidy levels and giving special packages of additional subsidy for DAP and three mostly consumed NPK grades.
lt will give Rs. 438 per bag benefit on Di-Ammonium Phosphate  and Rs. 100 per bag benefit each on NPK 10-26-26, NPK 20-20-0-13 & NPK 12-32-16 so as to maintain prices of these fertilizers affordableto the farmers.
Implementation Strategy and targets:
The subsidy on P&K fertilizers will be provided based onthe NBS rates approved by the CCEA to ensure smooth availability of these fertilizers to the farmersat affordable prices.
Background:
Government is making available fertilizers, namely Urea and 24 grades of P&K fertilizers tofarmers at subsidized prices through fertilizer manufacturers/ importers. The subsidy on P&Kfertilizers is being governed by NBS Schemew.e.f. 01.04.2010. ln accordancewith itsfarmerfriendlyapproach, the Govt. is committed to ensure the availability of P&K fertilizers to the farmers ataffordable prices. The subsidy would be released to fertilizer companies as per above rates so thatthey can make available fertilizers to farmers at anaffordable price than it would have beenotherwise.